| Time |
Signee |
Pos |
Ht |
Wt |
Video |
Photos |
Hometown (School) |
| Early Signee |
Nate Halverston |
DB |
5-11 |
185 |
 |
|
Portland, Ore. (Grant) |
| Early Signee |
Ty Law |
DB |
5-10 |
170 |
 |
|
Orlando, Fla. (Lake Highland Prep) |
| Early Signee |
Deion Sanders Jr. |
WR |
5-7 |
170 |
 |
|
Atlanta, Ga. (Atlanta Sports Academy) |
| Early Signee |
Traylon Shead |
RB |
6-2 |
225 |
 |
|
Cayuga, Texas (Navarro JC/Cayuga) |
| 7:45 a.m. |
Darrion Richardson |
DB |
6-0 |
195 |
 |
|
Delray Beach, Fla. (American Heritage School) |
| 7:45 a.m. |
Jesse Montgomery |
DB |
6-3 |
175 |
 |
 |
Dallas, TX (Madison) |
| 8:15 a.m. |
Everett Dickerson |
DB |
6-0 |
165 |
 |
|
Atlanta, Texas (Atlanta) |
| 8:30 a.m. |
J'Marcus Rhodes |
WR |
6-0 |
180 |
 |
|
Orange, Texas (West Orange-Stark) |
| 8:55 a.m. |
Myles Crosby |
DB |
6-4 |
205 |
 |
 |
Colleyville, Texas (Heritage) |
| 8:55 a.m. |
Travis Fister |
OL |
6-3 |
270 |
 |
|
Tucson, Arizona (Salpointe) |
| 8:55 a.m. |
Daniel McCarty |
OL |
6-4 |
285 |
 |
|
San Antonio, Texas (Alamo Heights) |
| 9:15 a.m. |
JaBryce Taylor |
WR |
6-2 |
205 |
 |
|
Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin) |
| 9:35 a.m. |
Jeremiah Gaines |
TE |
6-2 |
235 |
 |
|
Red Oak, Texas (Red Oak) |
| 9:40 a.m. |
Carlos Carroll |
LB |
6-3 |
213 |
 |
|
Tucson, Arizona (Salpointe) |
| 10:10 a.m. |
Justin Lawler |
DE |
6-4 |
240 |
 |
|
Pottsboro, Texas (Pottsboro) |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Kolney Cassel |
QB |
6-2 |
205 |
 |
|
Yakima, Wash. (Eisenhower) |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Trey Washington |
DE |
6-0 |
160 |
 |
 |
Gilmer, Texas (Gilmer) |
| 1:15 p.m. |
Jerry Saena |
OT |
6-5 |
270 |
 |
|
Pago Pago, American Samoa (Fa'asao Marist) |
| 1:15 p.m. |
Zelt Minor |
DE |
6-3 |
275 |
 |
 |
Houston, Texas (Lamar) |
| 1:15 p.m. |
Cedric Lancaster |
DB |
5-8 |
165 |
 |
 |
Houston, Texas (Lamar) |
| 1:15 p.m. |
Spencer Hollie |
DL |
6-4 |
310 |
 |
|
Dublin, Calif. (Dublin) |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Mason Gentry |
DE |
6-7 |
255 |
 |
|
Plano, Texas (Plano West) |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Nick Horton |
LB |
6-3 |
215 |
 |
|
Garland, Texas (Garland) |
Early Signee
Nate Halverston
DB/5-11/185/Portland, Ore. (Grant)
Video
Enrolled at SMU in January 2013... A two-star Rivals.com, 247sports.com and Scout.com prospect... Ranked as the No. 9 player in Oregon by Scout... Named All-West Region by PrepStar... Notched 21 carries for 109 yards and five TDs as a running back and 54 receptions for 1,113 receiving yards and 13 TDs as a wideout... On defense, recorded 29 tackles (23 solo), two interceptions, and 93 interception return yards... Also returned kicks - four punts for 70 yards and two kickoffs for 82 yards... Named All-State on offense and defense by the Oregon Coaches Association and was first-team All-City... Also named Team MVP... Chose SMU over an offer from Oregon State... Also lettered in track and basketball... Chose SMU over an offer from Oregon State.
Early Signee
Ty Law
DB/5-10/170/Orlando, Fla. (Lake Highland Prep)
Video
Enrolled at SMU in January 2013... A three-star Rivals and Scout prospect... Rated the nation's No. 52 corner by ESPN... Ranked No. 54 on the Orlando Sentinel's Central Florida Super60... Had two picks - one returned for a TD - and two punt return TDs... Had offers from West Virginia, N.C. State, Washington State and Memphis among others.
Early Signee
Deion Sanders Jr.
WR/5-7/170/Atlanta, Ga. (Atlanta Sports Academy)
Video
Enrolled at SMU in January 2013... Spent one season at Atlanta Sports Academy, a prep school... Had three picks in 2012 at ASA... Was a three-star Scout.com recruit as a high school senior... A two-star Rivals.com, 247sports.com and Scout.com prospect in 2013... Invited to play corner in the Under Armour All-American Bowl in 2012... Played both wideout and corner in high school... Also lettered in track... Had an offer from Houston as a prep senior; Personal: Father Deion Sanders, Sr., played football and baseball at Florida State, played baseball professionally with the Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees, and played football professionally with the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens.
Early Signee
Traylon Shead
RB/6-2/225/Cayuga, Texas (Navarro JC/Cayuga)
Video
Enrolled at SMU in January 2013... Will be a junior in 2013... A four-star Scout.com prospect... Was ranked a four-star Rivals.com prospect as a prep; Sophomore (2012 at Navarro): Named an honorable mention All-American... Rushed for team highs in yardage (1,194) and touchdowns (17)... Navarro finished season with No. 4 ranking and a 10-2 record; Freshman (2010-11 at Texas): Redshirted in 2010 and then played for UT against Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Kansas, Rice and Texas Tech in 2011; Prep: Ranked as the nation's No. 16 running back in the 2010 class... Was an All-American and a three-time first-team All-State and three-time First-Team All-District selection... Earned PARADE All-America honors as a senior... Played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl... Finished his career as the state's all-time leader in career TDs (141) and second all-time in rushing yards (10,291 yards)... Twice named the Texas 1A Offensive Player of the Year... Also an all-state performer and four-year letterman in basketball and a four-year letterman in track and field, placing eighth in the 100m dash at the state meet as a junior... Had offers from Texas A&M, TCU, Houston and Baylor.
7:45 a.m.
Darrion Richardson
DB/6-0/195/Delray Beach, Fla. (American Heritage School)
Video
A three-star ESPN.com and 247sports.com recruit and a two-star Rivals.com and Scout.com prospect... Posted three interceptions as a junior while limited with an ankle injury... Turned down offers from Cincinnati and others.
7:45 a.m.
Jesse Montgomery
DB/6-3/175/Dallas, TX (Madison)
Video | Photos
Named Honorable Mention All-State in 2012 and second-team All-District in 2011... Also lettered in track, earning All-District honors and qualifying for the state meet... Notched 28 solo tackles, 15 pass breakups and four picks in 2012... Added two receiving touchdowns on offense... Chose SMU over an offer from New Mexico; Personal: Father, Alton Montgomery, played for the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons.
8:15 a.m.
Everett Dickerson
DB/6-0/165/Atlanta, Texas (Atlanta)
Video
A three-star Rivals.com, ESPN.com and 247sports.com prospect... A two-star Scout.com recruit... Ranked the nation's No. 40 running back by ESPN... Named All-Midlands Region by PrepStar... Named first-team All-District 13-3A at safety and running back... Was the 2011 District 13-3A Special Teams Player of the Year... Also named All-Northeast Texas... Also lettered in track... Chose SMU over an offer from Memphis.
8:30 a.m.
J'Marcus Rhodes
WR/6-0/180/Orange, Texas (West Orange-Stark)
Video
A three-star 247sports.com recruit and a two-star Rivals.com and Scout.com prospect... Caught 33 passes for 898 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2012... The all-time leading wide receiver in school history.
8:55 a.m.
Myles Crosby
DB/6-4/205/Colleyville, Texas (Heritage)
Video | Photos
A two-star Rivals.com, 247sports.com and Scout.com prospect... Ranked the state's No. 9 safety by Dave Campbell's Texas Football... Named All-Midlands Region by PrepStar... Became one of the youngest stars in the modeling industry at age 17, posing in Calvin Klein ads for jeans, underwear and the Euphoria fragrance... Has graced the pages of Esquire, GQ and Vanity Fair, to name a few.
8:55 a.m.
Travis Fister
OL/6-3/270/Tucson, Arizona (Salpointe)
Video
A three-star Scout.com and 247sports.com recruit... A two-star Rivals.com prospect and a member of the ArizonaVarsity 2012 Big-30... Named All-West Region by PrepStar... Did not allow a sack inn 2012... Named first-team All-State by numerous outlets... Also tabbed first-team All-Section and first-team All-City... Earned first-team Academic All-State honors as well... Team went 12-2 and reached the state semifinals.
8:55 a.m.
Daniel McCarty
OL/6-4/285/San Antonio, Texas (Alamo Heights)
Video
A three-star 247sports.com and ESPN.com recruit and a two-star Rivals.com and Scout.com prospect... Named All-Midlands Region by PrepStar... Had 47 pancake blocks in 2012 and did not allow a sack... Named second-team All-State (Associated Press) and first-team All-District 27-4A... Rated the No. 37 guard in country by ESPN.com... Also lettered in track.
9:15 a.m.
JaBryce Taylor
WR/6-2/205/Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin)
Video
A three-star Rivals.com, 247sports.com and Scout.com prospect... Named All-Midlands Region by PrepStar... Had 87 catches for 1,628 yards (125 ypg)... Added two picks on defense... Named second-team All-State by the Texas High School Coaches Association and honorable mention All-State by the Associated Press... Named District 14-5A MVP... Tabbed as the District Player of the Year by Dave Campbell's Texas Football... Set new Lufkin High School records for receptions and receiving yards among others... Had 40 catches for 494 yards and four TDs as a junior... Had offers from La. Tech and others... Also lettered in basketball and track.
9:35 a.m.
Jeremiah Gaines
TE/6-2/235/Red Oak, Texas (Red Oak)
Video
A three-star Rivals.com, ESPN.com, 247sports.com and Scout.com prospect... Ranked the nation's No. 11 prep tight end/H-back by ESPN... Ranked the state's No. 3 wide receiver by Dave Campbell's Texas Football... Rated the No. 87 player in Texas by Rivals... Named first-team All-District 15-4A and the District Co-MVP... Had 30 receptions for 641 yards and seven TDs in 2012... Added 63 carries for 649 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns... Had 32 catches for 738 yards and seven TDs as a junior...Turned down offers from Arizona State, Cal, Iowa, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Purdue, Syracuse, TCU, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest and Washington State among others... Also lettered in basketball.
9:40 a.m.
Carlos Carroll
LB/6-3/213/Tucson, Arizona (Salpointe)
Video
A three-star ESPN.com and 247sports.com recruit and a two-star Rivals.com and Scout.com prospect... Named All-West Region by PrepStar... Notched 94 tackles (58 solo, 36 assisted) with 10 quarterback sacks in 2012... Named first-team All-State... Also tabbed All-Section and All-City... Also lettered in baseball... Turned down offers from San Diego State and Air Force among others... Team went 12-2 in 2012.
10:10 a.m.
Justin Lawler
DE/6-4/240/Pottsboro, Texas (Pottsboro)
Video
A two-star Rivals.com, 247sports.com and Scout.com prospect... Named All-Midlands Region by PrepStar... Had 13 sacks, 28 tackles for loss in 2012... Totaled 124 total tackles with two blocked punts, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery... Added 44 catches for 719 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense... A two-time District MVP... First-team 2A All-State selection and the All-State Defensive MVP (Associated Press)... Also lettered in basketball, baseball, powerlifting and track.
11:30 a.m.
Kolney Cassel
QB/6-2/205/Yakima, Wash. (Eisenhower)
Video
A three-star Rivals.com and 247sports.com prospect... A two-star Scout.com recruit... Named All-West Region by PrepStar... Limited to five games in 2012 due to an injury... Completed 98-of-178 pass attempts for 1,448 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2012... Completed 155 of 265 attempts in 2011 for 2,697 yards, 27 TDs and just six picks... Finished sixth in Big 9 League in total offense despite getting hurt in fifth game... A two-time first-team All-Big 9 pick... Also named first-team All-Columbia Basin and first-team All-Conference.
11:30 a.m.
Trey Washington
DB/6-0/160/Gilmer, Texas (Gilmer)
Video | Photos
A three-star 247sports.com recruit and a two-star Rivals.com and Scout.com prospect... Named first-team 3A All-State by TheOldCoach.com... Named All-Midlands Region by PrepStar...Team went 14-2 and reached the state championship game in 2012... Had 32 receptions for 334 yards and two TDs in 2012... Notched 60 tackles (47 solo) and added three interceptions on defense as a senior... Had 34 and two picks as a junior... tackles Named first-team All-District 16-3A and second-team All-East Texas by the Longview News Journal... Also named to the Preseason East Texas Dream Team by the Tyler Morning Telegraph... Also lettered in track.
1:15 p.m.
Jerry Saena
OT/6-5/270/Pago Pago, American Samoa (Fa'asao Marist)
Video
A two-year starter at Fa'asao Marist High under Head Coach Filo Langkilde... Ranked the No. 5 player on the island by national recruiting sites... Spent time on both the OL and DL... Considered an extremely athletic offensive lineman who could play either tackle or guard... Selected as a member of the American Samoa All-Star team that played a team of All-Stars from Hawaii in the annual Samoa Bowl... Also played basketball... Chose SMU over offers from Houston and Hawaii.
1:15 p.m.
Zelt Minor
DE/6-3/275/Houston, Texas (Lamar)
Video | Photos
A three-star Rivals.com, ESPN.com and 247sports.com prospect... A two-star Scout.com recruit... Rated as the nation's No. 30 strongside defensive end and the No. 84 player in Texas by Rivals... Ranked as the state's No. 9 defensive end by Dave Campbell's Texas Football... A two-time first-team All-District selection... Named first-team 5A All-State by TheOldCoach.com... Named first-team All-Greater Houston by the Houston Chronicle... Named All-Midlands Region by PrepStar... Notched 73 tackles, 28.5 sacks and 38 tackles for-loss in 2012... Scored two defensive touchdowns amd blocked two punts... Anchored a defense that held 11 (of 16) opponents to fewer than 14 points... Had offers from Texas Tech, Utah and Washington State among others.
1:15 p.m.
Cedric Lancaster
DB/5-8/165/Houston, Texas (Lamar)
Video | Photos
A three-star Rivals.com, ESPN.com and 247sports.com prospect... A two-star Scout.com recruit... Named All-Midlands Region by PrepStar... Notched seven interceptions in 2012... Had 138 receiving yards and one TD... Returned 11 punts for 153 yards and eight kickoffs for 268 yards... Named first-team All-District and first-team All-Houston Area... Also tabbed to the Greater Houston Top 100 by the Houston Chronicle... Chose SMU over offers from Colorado State and Houston... Also lettered in track... Team went 15-1 in 2012.
1:15 p.m.
Spencer Hollie
DE/6-4/310/Dublin, Calif. (Dublin)
Video
A three-star 247sports.com recruit and a two-star Rivals.com and Scout.com prospect... Notched over 35 tackles and tallied 15 sacks in 2012... Named first-team All-Diablo Foothill Athletic League and a first-team scholar-athlete... Selected to play in the South Bay BMW West Coast Bowl... Named League Defensive Lineman of the Year... Also lettered in basketball, helping Dublin to its first league title in 40 years; Personal: Father, Doug, is a former SMU standout who played in the NFL.
2:30 p.m.
Mason Gentry
DE/6-7/255/Plano, Texas (Plano West)
Video
A three-star 247sports.com recruit and a two-star Rivals.com prospect... Notched 49 tackles (36 solo, 13 assisted) with two tackles-for-loss, nine QB pressures and there sacks in 2012... Named first-team All-District 10-5A... Also lettered in baseball... Had an offer from Purdue.
2:30 p.m.
Nick Horton
LB/6-3/215/Garland, Texas (Garland)
Video
A two-star Rivals.com, 247sports.com and Scout.com prospect... Named All-Midlands Region by PrepStar... Missed most of his senior season with an injury... Had 52 tackles and five sacks as a junior.
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